A Company Is Preparing a Bid on a Government Contract

question 47

Multiple Choice

A company is preparing a bid on a government contract for 40 units of a certain product. The operations manager estimates the assembly time required for the first two units to be 10.4 hours and 8.8 hours. Approximately how long will it take to produce the 25^th through 30^th units?

• A) 23 hours
• B) 49 hours
• C) 29 hours
• D) 38 hours
• E) It is impossible to say without additional information.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

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Muscle Pigment

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Myoglobin

A protein in muscle cells that binds oxygen, providing a reserve supply of oxygen within muscles.

Muscular Disorder

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